Which of the Following Is NOT TRUE About the Resting

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the resting metabolic rate (RMR) ?

• A) it is lower than the metabolic rate when sleeping
• B) it is higher in men than in women
• C) it generally declines with age
• D) it is increased somewhat for 30 minutes or more following a bout of intense exercise
• E) it may be higher following the ingestion of caffeine-containing coffee

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Uns specialized cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into more specific cell types.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe, playing important roles in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Ventricles

Cavities in the brain that make and contain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Glial Cells

Star-shaped astrocytes and other forms of glia that maintain the environment around neurons, ensuring optimal conditions for signal transmission.